Add 12/42 and 50/18, Solve 12/42 + 2 14/18 as a fraction

Add 12/42 and 50/18

1^st number: 12/42, 2^nd number: 2 14/18

12/42 + 50/18 is 193/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 18 is 126

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
12/42 = 12 × 3/42 × 3 = 36/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
50/18 = 50 × 7/18 × 7 = 350/126
Add the two like fractions:
36/126 + 350/126 = 36 + 350/126 = 386/126
386/126 simplified gives 193/63
So, 12/42 + 50/18 = 193/63
In mixed form: 34/63

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